Chapter 2078 Enhance the Strength of the Habsburg Family by 1

The genius remembers the address of this site in one second: [] The fastest update! No ads! It is also a benefit to let people stand in front to attract firepower. Just like when later generations play online games and let tanks carry monsters, they have to be stacked with the thickest armor first, so that they can withstand the most vicious beatings.

Therefore, if you want the Habsburg family to attract the attention of the whole of Europe and help Marin share the firepower, it is necessary to strengthen the strength of the Habsburg family.

Before, Marin had not tried his best to support the emperor out of consideration of balancing strength. This also led to the fact that although the Habsburg family currently controls the eastern region of Switzerland, it has been unable to occupy the western region, and has formed an east-west confrontation with the Swiss Resistance Army. With the support of France and the princes, the Swiss Resistance Army led by Zieg even often fought back. Thanks to Marin who provided a lot of cement to the Habsburg family and built a lot of cement fortresses, the Swiss Resistance Army was unable to advance eastward.

Today, the Habsburg family still retains 20,000 legions in eastern Switzerland, and the commander is still Marin's former subordinate Frundsberg.

Speaking of which, the reason why Marin was hostile to the German princes was due to Frundsberg's "indispensable contribution." Because Frundsberg was once a general under Marin, and then he switched to the emperor. This is actually a betrayal of the master, but because Marin is still a subordinate of the emperor in name, it is not easy to accuse Frundsberg of betrayal.

But the German princes obviously don't think so. They think that Frundsberg is Marin's general who actively supports the emperor, which shows that Marin is still willing to be the emperor's lackey...

Marin was hard to argue with, and coupled with his humble background, he was not accepted by the mainstream princes. Therefore, he simply faced it in silence and did not defend himself. Because it's useless to argue. Some people, once they look at you with colored glasses, no matter how hard you try, you will never win their favor and approval. Just like future generations facing the rise of China... Europe and the United States... oh...

Frundsberg was able to lead a group of German mercenaries of varying levels to a tie with the powerful Swiss mercenaries and French mercenaries, relying on the Spanish phalanx that he learned when he was with Marin. Of course, it is now called the Marin Phalanx.

But because he left early, Frundsberg did not learn from the subsequent tactical improvements of the North Sea Army, and even the improvement of weapons and equipment.

It is precisely because of this that the army of the Habsburg family is currently fighting inextricably with the less formal Swiss Resistance Army.

At present, the biggest problem for the Habsburg family is the lack of funds. If the money is enough, the Habsburg family can maintain an army of 30,000 to 50,000, and they can gain the upper hand in the face of the Swiss Resistance Army. It is more difficult to completely defeat the Swiss Resistance Army. After all, the Swiss mercenaries have strong combat effectiveness, coupled with the financial support of France and the princes, the Habsburg family has no advantage.

unless,

Malinken sincerely supports the Habsburg family...

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In the past, Marin was also afraid that the Habsburg family was too strong, so he did not do his best to support the Habsburg family. But now, in order to let the Habsburg family help attract firepower, they don't care about balancing strength. At present, it is in Marin's best interest to let the Habsburg family show off.

Therefore, after returning to the North Sea, after Marin sent Caesar back, he disguised himself as an ordinary cavalry, followed a team of light cavalry, and secretly went to Ghent, the capital of the Netherlands, to find the man who was about to make a fool of himself. The subject—the young master, Prince Philip...

Why are you looking for this product? Marin has deep considerations. This guy is not as scheming as His Majesty the Emperor, and he looks like a man, and he is also arrogant and selfish.

If Marin wants to stimulate his ambition to unify Germany, he must first strengthen his strength and make him more confident. Otherwise, lack of self-confidence, even if you want to unify Germany, you dare not express it.

In this world, who is most likely to bloat? Of course he is a nouveau riche who suddenly became rich! Prince Philip is not weak, but not very strong either. Mainly, the local nobles of the Netherlands are very powerful. Although he didn't completely evade the prince, he could still stand against Philip. Even if they were united, Philip would have to make concessions.

Why is this happening? It's not that there is no money to make trouble...

It stands to reason that the Netherlands is relatively rich. Especially the wool textile industry in Flanders can provide a lot of tax revenue. Although England no longer exported wool to Flanders, tax revenue was greatly reduced. But a lean camel is bigger than a horse, and the financial situation of the Netherlands is still much stronger than that of the mountain country Austria.

However, because His Majesty the Emperor always borrowed a lot of funds from him to use in the war against Switzerland, he was not rich. Moreover, he had to pay the money. Because, when Switzerland took it down, he also inherited it. In particular, wars have occurred in successive years in the past two years, and the savings in Prince Philip's hands have also been emptied. Otherwise, Marin sent someone to acquire the Netherlands shipyard and turn it into a furniture factory. Can he agree and cooperate? Isn't it because Marin gave him enough benefits?

Now, Marin intends to give him more benefits and fuel his ambition. At the same time, it also allowed the Habsburg family to completely suppress the Swiss Resistance Army, which really made the German princes and France feel the pressure. In this way, these two forces that made Marin feel pressured, he had to look away.

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After arriving in Ghent, Marin visited Prince Philip at night. Although he was dissatisfied that the colorful activities at night were interrupted, Prince Philip was not a fool, and he did not dare to neglect the powerful Marin. Moreover, he was also curious about Marin's arrival. Being so secretive, it must be a big deal to discuss. Otherwise, there is no need for secrecy.

Sure enough, as soon as Marin opened his mouth, a critical strike effect was produced...

"What, you want to provide me with 5,000 wind-up guns and 100 three-pound guns at a reserve price?" Prince Philip was a little stunned. This is a huge effort. With this batch of weapons, the combat effectiveness of the army will obviously double.

Among other things, once the wind-up flintlock is applied to the battlefield, when queuing up to shoot, because there is no need to worry about the matchlock igniting the gunpowder packs of teammates, the density of the guns can be doubled. No matter how low the hit rate is, the hit rate will double when the density is doubled, and if you line up and shoot side by side.

Moreover, after not having to bring a matchlock, the musketeers' adaptability to the weather will be greatly improved, which can avoid the embarrassing situation that the matchlock gun cannot be used with a little wind and rain.

And 100 three-pound guns are even more powerful. If it is bombarded head-on, it will definitely bring an extremely heavy blow to the opponent.

What's more, Marin not only provided muskets and artillery, but also provided supporting ammunition. Especially gunpowder, because of the expansion of Chilean saltpeter production, Marin now has a relatively sufficient amount of gunpowder.

With this batch of weapons and ammunition, the combat effectiveness of the Swiss Front in Frundsberg will be greatly improved. Not to mention completely destroying the Swiss Resistance Army, but firmly suppressing the opponent is no problem. As long as the Habsburg family army can achieve a greater victory in the Swiss battlefield, it will not be a problem to attract the attention of the whole of Europe...

The most important thing is-Marin allowed Prince Philip to borrow on credit...

"So, Marin, what's the price?" Philip is not a pure novice. Such a strong support is definitely a big determination for Marin, who is so timid. Therefore, Marin must have a big plan...